PETALING JAYA: Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli (pic) has urged Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and former aide Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin to sue businessman Albert Tei.
Rafizi said allegations that Shamsul received money from Tei and a video implying Anwar’s role in a Sabah scandal are unverified and should be tested in court.
He added that the burden of proof lies heavily on Tei.
“In Anwar’s case, it will be very difficult for Tei to prove his allegations beyond the assumptions made in the video unless he has a clear recording of a meeting with the Prime Minister showing such instructions,” said Rafizi.
“Otherwise, the matter can only be resolved in court,” he added.
A hidden camera recording has emerged showing Tei speaking to a woman allegedly acting as Shamsul’s proxy.
In the video, the woman claimed Anwar had given Shamsul his blessing to let Tei secretly record Sabah politicians.
She claimed the conversations involved bribes for mining licences.
The video surfaced hours after a separate disclosure by Tei.
He alleged he spent RM629,000 on Shamsul to help recover funds allegedly channelled to Sabah politicians.
Tei also provided a portal with WhatsApp screenshots from December 2023.
He claimed Shamsul asked him for money while travelling overseas.
Shamsul has since resigned as Anwar’s political secretary.
